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DISCOVER ONE OF THE MOST ELECTRIFYING CRIME SERIES EVER WRITTEN. What everyone is saying about Cath Staincliffe: “A real knockout.” Ian Rankin “One of the best police procedurals I’ve read this year.” Ann Cleeves “Powerful, complex, and utterly gripping.” Sunday Mirror “A star in the firmament of British crime fiction.” Big Issue “Mercilessly exciting.” Daily Telegraph _________________________ Meet Janine Lewis. A single mum of three and Manchester’s newest detective chief inspector. Her cheating husband walked out the day she got promoted. Now she’s six months pregnant with his baby and in charge of her first murder case. The body of a deputy head teacher is found on a lonely allotment. Gutted — his stomach sliced open — and left for dead. The only witnesses are a dying elderly man and a seven-year-old girl. And now the prime suspect has disappeared... Discover the books behind the hit ITV detective drama, starring Caroline Quentin. **Cath Staincliffe has been shortlisted twice for the prestigious CWA Dagger in the Library Award.** Fans of Rachel McLean, Angela Marsons, D.S. Butler, Lynda La Plante, Rebecca Bradley and Caro Ramsay are sure to be hooked from the first page to the shocking final twist. PRAISE FOR CATH STAINCLIFFE: “Such a good writer.” The Times “Gripping... Ripped from the headlines and totally scary.” Irish Independent “Real suspense.” The Guardian “A swift, satisfying read.” City Life “An absolutely cracking read, fast paced, absolutely believable, I loved this DCI and found myself rooting for her against her stupid boss. Well, we have all been there haven’t we?” Pinkmouse “Gotta love it! I can’t wait to continue this series.” Naomi “Good characters and a tangled story.” Jack “Excellent start to the series! Good storyline and well-de